Preview: 'Safe in Sound Festival' brings electronic sound to The International

In its second month on tour, the Safe in Sound festival will make a stop in Knoxville, Tenn. on Wednesday, Oct. 11 at The International. This festival features artist Borgore with supporting artists Laxx and Terravita.

The festival is focused around electronic music, with Borgore being one of the more popular dubstep artists over the past few years.

Borgore was announced for the event through a comedic video posted to the festival’s YouTube channel.

The dubstep producer reigns from Israel and has founded his own label, named Buygore Records. His debut album, #NEWGOREORDER, was released in 2014.

Laxx has released four LP’s between 2014 and 2015, all while garnering the the support of DJ’s Skrillex and Kill the Noise. He’s also performed remixes of Flux Pavilion and Zomboy tracks.

Terravita, another rising artist, currently holds 90K followers on their Soundcloud profile. Terravita is a Boston-based group currently signed to Firepower Records.

The Safe in Sound Festival has showcased artists Datsik and Nero in the past, and has grown in popularity as it begins to expand to more cities.

Tickets are still on sale for the Safe in Sound Festival appearance in Knoxville on Ticket Web. Tickets are $30 in advance and $35 on the day of the show. Premium Balcony seats are available for $60.

Doors open at 8 p.m. The show begins at 9 p.m.

For more information on the Safe in Sound Festival, visit their website.

Featured image courtesy of Safe in Sound’s Instagram.

Edited by Kaitlin Flippo